Parks

Travel into the past to discover the present. Explore the partnership between the Grand Portage Anishinaabe and the North West Company during the North American fur trade. Experience the sights and smells of a bustling depot reconstructed in its historic location. See how it shaped co-management with the NPS today. Follow pathways to the past to imagine a drum echo over Gichigami - Lake Superior.

Map showing location of park.

Grand Portage National Monument seasonal hours for Heritage Center and Historic Depot beginning September 15, 2024

2024-09-04

On September 15, 2024, the Heritage Center and Historic Depot will transition to fall hours. Hours for the Heritage Center are 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and the hours for the Historic Depot will be 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. thru October 14, 2024.

Grand Portage National Monument seasonal hours for Heritage Center and Historic Depot beginning May 25, 2024

2024-05-23

On May 25, 2024, the Historic Depot at Grand Portage National Monument will be open to the public for the 2024 season. Hours for the Heritage Center and Historic Depot will be 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 7 days a week.

Satellite imagery of Mile Creek Road and Store Road junction near the North West Company Fur Post. White outlines overlay the satellite image demonstrating location of the realignment of Mile Creek Road and the location of the new bridge.

Mile Creek Road Realignment and Bridge Construction Starting May 28th at Grand Portage National Monument

2024-05-01

Construction to realign a portion of Mile Creek Road and construct a new bridge over Grand Portage Creek will begin on May 28th, 2024, with anticipated completion in Fall 2024. During construction, the roadway will continue to be open and single lane. Visitors are encouraged to plan and prepare for delays.